Faculty: | College of Graduate Studies and Research |
Description: | Chemical engineers are in demand by many industrial and research sectors. More than 95% of U of S chemical engineering graduates have found employment within six months of graduation - the majority of these are employed prior to completing their university degree. Also known as process engineers, chemical engineers are very versatile, performing many different functions in many different industries: manufacturing, petroleum, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, design and construction, pulp and paper, petrochemicals, food processing, fertilizer, specialty chemicals, microelectronics, electronic and advanced materials, polymers, business services, biotechnology, environmental health, breweries, energy and safety industries. As a chemical engineer, there are several exciting opportunities to work overseas. Recent graduates have found employment in Europe, South America, Russia and China. |